Montevideo
14 Mac 2023, Uruguay
Between the heat and humidity, it was sweltering in Montevideo. One of our stops included Uruguay’s parliamentary building.
As you can see, I got some “side eye” once again from the soldierBaca lagi
Between the heat and humidity, it was sweltering in Montevideo. One of our stops included Uruguay’s parliamentary building.
As you can see, I got some “side eye” once again from the soldierBaca lagi
In 2013, scientists discovered a new species of dinosaur in Patagonia. The creature lives 95 million years ago and is now considered the biggest creature to have ever walked the planet.
We didn’tBaca lagi
As we drove down to the Patagonian coast to see penguins, we passed several shrines for folk saints. Two saints in particular were the most popular.
The first is called “La Difunta Correa.” OurBaca lagi
We visited Punta Tombo, the world's largest nesting colony for Magellanic penguins!
As you may have guessed, these penguins were named after the explorer Ferdinand Magellan. Apparently, when he andBaca lagi
This lighthouse in the Beagle Channel off the coast of Ushuaia is a local icon known as “the lighthouse at the end of the world.”
We were lucky to have such good lighting when we visited thereBaca lagi
After our catamaran trip, we hopped a bus to Tierra del Fuego Park. Autumn is around the corner as you can tell by the colorful forest.
I enjoyed seeing many different birds, but only managed to getBaca lagi
Ushuaia blew me away, literally and figuratively! The gusts along the dock were so strong that Larry and I linked arms for safety.
Patagonia is known for strong winds and in some towns there areBaca lagi
Our big quest in Ushuaia was to buy some toothpaste. We had fun wandering around the bustling town.
The population here has boomed ever since the Argentinian government began offering tax incentivesBaca lagi
One thing we’ve noticed about people in Argentina and Chile is that they like their meat!
See that pile of meat on the table? That’s all just for that guy. Sure hope they offer doggie bags…
Today we passed by Cabo Froward, which is the southernmost point of the South American mainland. Cabo Froward is located on the Strait of Magellan a little bit south of Punta Arenas. (Ushuaia isBaca lagi